The Geauga County Transit in Munson Township was raided 10 a.m. this morning, Feb. 28, officials said.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office were on site executing a search warrant.
A sheriff’s deputy at the scene said he could not allow media on the property.
Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz announced today “Computers and financial records were seized, however, no arrests have been made at this time,” according to a news release from the Prosecutor’s office.
The agency is located at 12555 Merritt Road.
Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz stated “the Treasurer’s Office alerted us to some irregularities at the Transit Department several weeks ago,” according to the release.
“As this is an ongoing criminal investigation, I cannot comment further at this time.”
Geauga County Administrator David Lair has placed the Director and another employee on administrative leave pending the investigation.
Geauga County Transit provides transportation to county residents in all 16 townships to maintain mobility and quality of life, according to their website.